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Study: Employee satisfaction drives long-term value of companies
It’s always nice when science confirms that doing the right thing makes business sense too. As HR departments know taking good care of your employees is expensive. But a study shows that a good HR policy pays. A data analysis done over a period of 28 years demonstrates that firms with high Read More...
UN: 2015 record year for global renewables investment
Global investment in renewable energy hit a record US$285.9 billion in 2015, beating the previous high of $278.5 billion set in 2011, according to the UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate and Sustainable Energy Finance and Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The 10th Global Trends in Renewable Energy Read More...
14 ways to eat clean and healthy on a budget
Cost is the biggest concern for people when it comes to eating for wellness. But eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Here’s a good and inspiring list with tips. A few of our favorites: “Shop the produce aisle like a chef”. That is: Buy what’s fresh and available rather than Read More...
How to cultivate mindfulness to curb spending
A clean slate. A fresh start. These phrases are popular in springtime, when Americans are focused on clearing the clutter and cobwebs from their households. They're also declarations commonly used by consumers who want to regain control of their finances. Whether it's finally making a plan to pay Read More...
An olive a day? The preventive power of the Mediterranean diet
You've probably never left a doctor's appointment with a prescription for extra virgin olive oil, almonds, pasta, or a glass of red wine, but one day you might. In fact, I hope that day will come very soon. Even in an era of important biomedical research and drug discovery (both of which remain Read More...
Apple’s recycling robot needs your help to save the world
Somewhere in a Cupertino warehouse, a giant labors with robotic precision, its 29 arms singularly focused on one thing: an iPhone. But instead of putting pieces together, this robot is pulling pieces apart. It disassembles iPhones at the rate of one handset every 11 seconds—less time than it Read More...
Data mining reveals the four urban conditions that create vibrant city life
Back in 1961, the gradual decline of many city centers in the U.S. began to puzzle urban planners and activists alike. One of them, the urban sociologist Jane Jacobs, began a widespread and detailed investigation of the causes and published her conclusions in The Death and Life of Great American Read More...
The mushroom: A doubly-whammy for Vietnam’s poverty & pollution
It’s very difficult not to have a smile on your face while looking at Fargreen’s Postcode Lottery Green Challenge pitch (it takes less than 5 minutes, definitely worth a watch!). The founder and CEO, Trang Tran passionately describes her social enterprise, Fargreen. At Fargreen, they have been Read More...
A new efficient solar technology material could one day roll onto windows
We are edging closer and closer to a world where buildings capture energy with rooftop solar panels as well as through thin, flexible solar panels that line the windows of buildings. Making these flexible panels wouldn’t be possible with today’s silicon-based solar cells, but a rather new Read More...
Toyota boosts battery range in new plug-in Prius Prime
Toyota has unveiled a new version of its plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius, the Prius Prime. The new Prius, which goes on sale late this fall, will go 22 miles on battery power alone, twice as long as the previous version, the Japanese company said. The Prius Prime will have an estimated 120 miles or Read More...